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friendship blossom at a playdate. It's there when, years later, you hear your child ask a question at a college tour— one that never would have occurred to you, but which you subsequently realize resulted from an important discussion with their teacher. I see it in the work being celebrated, be it a sculpture that took weeks to complete, a persuasive and genuinely challenging essay, an Upper School Bridge project that solidifies a student's interest in a possible future career, or an entire grade of families watching a child's first big monologue, with everyone realizing simultaneously that they are witnessing something special, something that will likely continue to flourish. It's there in the parent workshops, where we learn from both Trevor and field experts, share opinions and experiences, and together grapple with a quickly changing world. And it's in our ongoing professional development, where our faculty and staff expand and refine their ever-changing educational practices, to then bring innovative perspectives right back to the classroom and your kids. It's there during the winning moments of a game, and even more so during losing moments, which help develop determination, resilience, and perspective. It's visible in the eyes of our Lower School students as they watch their older counterparts dance to a piece they choreographed, lead a Mosaic lesson on gratitude, mentor as a cross-divisional buddy, or play a final note to thunderous applause. And it's in the accomplishments of Trevor alumni, many of whom are listed in Class Happenings, and who inspire our older students to build a vision of what they can aspire to. It's woven through our local trips within NYC, and, for Upper School students, journeys around the world. Through neighborhood service initiatives and global educational opportunities. It allows our students to understand that, regardless of whether they are in the school building, in another borough, in a virtual space, or even in a far-away country, their role as a Trevor citizen remains the same. Most of all, I see it in the moment when the adults in the community— the teachers, the parents, the partners, the visitors—learn from our students. When we fully see, hear, and marvel at the new perceptions and understanding they present; the strengths they've been developing when we looked away (seemingly for a moment); the impressive arguments or insights they've been forming as they participate; and the lessons they teach us about the world we've passed on to them. That's where the Trevor community shines brightest. So while breakfast enticed me to sign up to become part of something truly unique, lasting, and formative (which can be rare to find as an adult), it was really just the start of my finding my place here. I hope that you've all found your place in this community, whether it's in the lobby when you drop off your kids and then leave with new Trevor adult friends; at games where you can't believe how tall they're getting; at performances where you applaud collectively; or simply when joining a table to eat at this month's Community Breakfast. And if that last one is the case for you, do me a favor and save me a few French toast sticks. n TREVOR DAY SCHOOL / 35 INSIDE TREVOR TREVOR TRANSLATES FEATURE AR TICLES ALUMNI